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Street Slang
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animal
AN-i-muhl · noun · offensive
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Derogatory extension of 'animal' to those regarded as subhuman.
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What does 'animal' mean in prison slang?
It is a dehumanising label for a sex offender, used much like 'beast' or 'nonce' to mark someone out for contempt and separation from other prisoners.
Is calling someone an 'animal' offensive?
Yes. In this context it is a deliberately dehumanising insult aimed at sex offenders and carries a strong threat of violence behind it.
Why are sex offenders called animals inside?
The term strips the person of humanity, reflecting how sex offenders sit at the bottom of the prison hierarchy and are often kept apart for their own safety.
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